About the role#
This is an 8-week paid internship program based on-site in Buford, Georgia. You will gain exposure to the daily operations of a retail store, including customer service, merchandising, business analysis, and colleague development. This program runs from June through August 2027 and is designed to provide a firsthand look at store leadership.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Manager of Sales and Customer Experience to learn leadership practices.
- Shadow managers in operations and visual merchandising to plan and execute product displays.
- Coach and develop team members to maintain a customer-focused selling environment.
- Analyze business trends with partners to improve merchandise selection.
- Explore retail strategies and business analytics to understand store performance.
- Engage with leadership across various store and regional functions.
- Complete a project and presentation that proposes new ideas for business growth.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect among colleagues and customers.
- Support daily store operations through training and consistent coaching.
What you'll need#
- Currently in your junior year of a bachelor’s degree program.
- All majors are considered for this role.
- A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- A sincere passion for engaging with people and strong communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and drive results.
- Self-motivation and a positive attitude toward new challenges.
- Strong business acumen and curiosity about retail operations.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle items.
Location & details#
- Location: Buford, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- This is a paid internship.
About Macy's
Macy's is a retail company founded in 1858. It operates approximately 640 locations across 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The company offers fashion and home goods through its physical stores and an e-commerce platform. Headquartered in New York, it employs over 82,000 people.
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